# Fitted Feline Prostheses This Prosthetic Implant is Helping a Disabled Cat Get Around By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-12-04 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disabled-cat References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/titanium-alloy-legs-cat/40729/) & [news.iastate.edu](http://www.news.iastate.edu/news/2015/12/02/vincentthecat) Vincent is a disabled cat who was abandoned as a kitten, and found lacking any hind legs. However, this cat has since been fitted with a high-tech [titanium-alloy prosthetic implant](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/medical-exoskeleton) that was implanted by a veterinary orthopedic surgeon. The prosthetic could help other felines regian mobility as well. The fully customized prosthetics were developed by BioMedtrix, a company that specializes in creating custom joint and hip replacement prosthetics for animals. Since wearing the implant, Vincent has been able to build up bone and muscle strength. The greatness of this prosthetic implant isn't just the fact that it helped one disabled cat regain mobility, but that the underlying technology could be used to help more animals in the future. Veterinary surgeon Dr. Mary Bergh says that this particular prosthetic could pave the way towards creating even more [practical prosthetics for animals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobility-rehabilitation) in the future. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Custom Prosthetic Implants:** The development of fully customized prosthetic implants for animals presents opportunities for improving mobility and quality of life. - **High-tech Titanium-alloy Prosthetics:** The use of high-tech titanium-alloy prosthetics in veterinary medicine opens up possibilities for advanced and durable solutions for animal limb replacements. - **Advancements in Animal Orthopedics:** The advancements in animal orthopedics, as exemplified by this prosthetic implant, showcase the potential for innovation and improved treatment options in the field. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Veterinary Medicine:** The field of veterinary medicine can benefit from adopting and developing innovative prosthetic solutions to improve the mobility and quality of life for animal patients. - **Medical Device Manufacturing:** The medical device manufacturing industry can explore new opportunities in creating custom prosthetic implants for animals, utilizing advanced materials and technologies. - **Biotechnology:** The biotechnology sector can leverage advancements in prosthetics and orthopedic techniques to develop solutions that enhance the well-being of animals. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bionic Knee Prostheses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/httpswwwmediamitedu.md) - [Celebrated Athletic Prosthetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ffate.md) - [Canine Rehab Exoskeletons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pet-power-assistive.md) - [Parametric 3D-Printed Dog Wheelchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wheelchair-for-dogs.md) - [Modular Slip-Proof Prosthetic Legs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lytra-prosthetic-leg.md) - [Pet-Carrying Walking Aids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/walking-aid-innovaion.md) - [Affordable 3D-Printed Prosthetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunet.md) - [Therapeutic Cat Beds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/therapeutic-cat-bed.md) - [Adaptive Swim Prosthetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-nimble.md)